Key stakeholders

The range of potential stakeholders involved in a genetic reserve is extensive, as well as their possible contributions and roles. Stakeholder participation is important for establishing trust, identifying partnership opportunities, strengthening an advocacy base for conservation, and/or averting and managing conflicts before they threaten the stability of activities. 

Stakeholders may contribute in different ways and get involved at different stages of the conservation process, since they often belong to various fields of science, politics, economy, society and culture. Early identification of stakeholders and consideration of diverse needs, viewpoints and concerns will allow for better development of conservation and environmental planning initiatives.